Teo Redding looked like one of the more impressive undrafted rookies the Detroit Lions signed in May.

He turned heads with a handful of acrobatic catches during organized team activities and June minicamp, but the Detroit native couldn't sustain his production during the preseason.

Redding was one of 13 players the Lions pared from their 87-man roster Friday. The Lions have 21 more moves to make to get to the 53-player limit by Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline.

Redding, who played collegiately at Bowling Green, led the Lions with an 18.5-yard per catch average during the preseason, with four receptions for 74 yards and played primarily with the third-team offense.

Redding is practice-squad eligible, but the Lions have two more undrafted rookie receivers on their current roster in Brandon Powell and Chris Lacy.

While Redding was a fan favorite, neither he nor any of the other players the Lions parted ways with Friday came as a surprise.

Among the biggest decisions the Lions have to make are what to do at the backup quarterback spot, where neither Matt Cassel nor Jake Rudock had a very good preseason; how many receivers and tight ends to keep — Powell and Hakeem Valles are two bubble players who made strong impressions this summer — and how best to configure a defensive front seven that's ripe for addition by trade or waiver claim.

The Lions are expected to shop No. 4 running back Ameer Abdullah before Saturday's roster deadline as well. Abdullah was a part-time starter the past three seasons, but has fallen behind LeGarrette Blount, Kerryon Johnson and Theo Riddick in the pecking order for the fall.

He had 53 yards rushing on 13 carries, as the Lions showcased him to potential suitors over the first three exhibition games.